This Selected Issues paper analyzes France's fiscal stance using a structural stochastic model. The theoretical model … can help build buffers that could help France confront the next downturn from a stronger fiscal position. The analysis … highlights that, on average, fiscal policy in France exhibited a deficit bias over the past four decades, being unable to react …

A strong economic recovery is underway in France, bolstered by progress on vaccination, strong fiscal support and solid …

France is among the countries most affected by the global pandemic, both in terms of health and economic impact. Output …

This 2016 Article IV Consultation highlights that economic recovery in France is solidifying. The economy is projected …

This Selected Issues paper examines the causes and potential remedies for structural unemployment in France. Structural … unemployment in France has long been elevated, and appears to have edged up further since the crisis. This reflects both demand and …

agenda, policies should aim at addressing France's structural challenges-high public debt and spending, rising private sector …

In a favorable global conjuncture, France has benefitted from a broad-based recovery last year, with robust growth and …